A specialist in Western Canadian genealogy, Lyn’s thirty years’ of research experience and insights for effective search strategies have benefitted all levels of genealogists in their heritage quests. Her popular 5-part lecture series “Surfing for That Elusive Ancestor” demystifies researching family history through the Library and Archives Canada’s Canadian Genealogy Center and other online genealogical catalogues. Lyn’s charismatic presentation and arsenal of fun anecdotes combine to help genealogists understand and navigate through worldwide databases.
- Boston University (Certificate)
- National Genealogical Society (Certificate)
- National Institute for Genealogical Studies (Alumni)
- Brigham Young University (Alumni)
- MacEwan University (Honours Graduate)
Areas of Expertise
● Western Canadian and US genealogy
● Emigration and immigration
● Naturalization and citizenship
● Land records and heir search
● Municipal records
● Migration routes and cartography
● Military research
● House historian
● Swedish genealogy
● Paleography and gothic handwriting
● Irish Census
● Compiling and indexing
Testimonials
7 May 2011, Abbotsford, BC
Abbotsford Genealogical Society
"Spring Seminar”
"Full-house. Wonderful delivery and incredible knowledge. Thank you so much!"
12 Mar 2011, Drayton Valley, AB
Drayton Valley Branch, AGS
"Spring Seminar"
"Thanks for your incredible knowledge. You have cleared up a lot of roadblocks for me." ---Susan
